Vts temp?

1. tyler1400 Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Blackburn Posts: 595 Citroen Saxo VTS

   #1 16th December 2012, 17:00

   Just got a vts and the temp sits at half way and barely moves at all. My Vtr used to sit at about quarter of the way up.
   
   Is this normal running temp on a vts or do I have a problem?
2. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #2 16th December 2012, 17:02

   Mine sits half on my vts. Never goes higher then half..
3. user_25927 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 East Devon Posts: 7472 Clio RS200 Cup, Twingo RS133, Triumph Street Tripl

   #3 16th December 2012, 17:03

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by tyler1400 Just got a vts and the temp sits at half way and barely moves at all. My Vtr used to sit at about quarter of the way up. Is this normal running temp on a vts or do I have a problem?

   Tis Normal, some sit just above half, more likely your VTR had a dodgey sensor,wiring or wrong sensor.
4. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

   #4 16th December 2012, 17:23

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Jordysport Tis Normal, some sit just above half, more likely your VTR had a dodgey sensor,wiring or wrong sensor.

   This or no thermostat.
5. tyler1400 Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Blackburn Posts: 595 Citroen Saxo VTS

   #5 16th December 2012, 17:45

   Thanks for the replies lad
6. tyler1400 Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Blackburn Posts: 595 Citroen Saxo VTS

   #6 17th December 2012, 14:55

   Been driving in the rain, when I was at traffic lights I could see the steam from the rain.surely this is running too hot? I've never seen this before
7. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

   #7 17th December 2012, 15:41

   Steam from where?
8. tyler1400 Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Blackburn Posts: 595 Citroen Saxo VTS

   #8 17th December 2012, 16:21

   Bonnet, I know it's because of the heat of the engine but I have never seen this happen in and car I've been in
9. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #9 17th December 2012, 16:23

   Did you check the radiator level once it cooled down?
10. tyler1400 Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Blackburn Posts: 595 Citroen Saxo VTS

    #10 17th December 2012, 16:38

    Yes, it's at the max level
11. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

    #11 17th December 2012, 16:40

    Check for oil leaks on to mani etc...
12. tyler1400 Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Blackburn Posts: 595 Citroen Saxo VTS

    #12 17th December 2012, 16:50

    Been out and I can't see any oil leaks either. But like I said the temp never goes about half, but it must be hotter
13. tyler1400 Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Blackburn Posts: 595 Citroen Saxo VTS

    #13 17th December 2012, 17:15

    Don't think it's missing a thermostat do you?
14. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

    #14 17th December 2012, 17:17

    Could always check
15. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

    #15 17th December 2012, 17:23

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tyler1400 Don't think it's missing a thermostat do you?

    No....if it was missing this time of year it would never get to half way.
16. tyler1400 Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Blackburn Posts: 595 Citroen Saxo VTS

    #16 17th December 2012, 17:28

    Do you think it could be a knackered thermostat then or the sensor that's next to the thermostat?
    
    Or any other ideas? I do appreacite the help by the way
17. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

    #17 18th December 2012, 03:53

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tyler1400 Do you think it could be a knackered thermostat then or the sensor that's next to the thermostat? Or any other ideas? I do appreacite the help by the way

    If its not overheating and no leaks etc keep a eye on coolent and oil if no lose of either don't worry.
18. danny-vts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2010 Chesterfield/Nottingham Posts: 7147 dead vts. twisted 106 gti. '03' vtrrrr

    #18 18th December 2012, 04:28

    It's normal for them to sit half way and see steam coming off the bonnet in cold/wet days, don't worry about it.
    Mine does it too
19. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

    #19 18th December 2012, 04:34

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by danny-vts It's normal for them to sit half way and see steam coming off the bonnet in cold/wet days, don't worry about it. Mine does it too

    Mine hits half way sometimes not much as i have double fans running constant but never had steam from under the bonnet had that when a coolent pipe split
    
    
20. Quick Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2003 United Kingdom (England) Posts: 7064

    #20 18th December 2012, 09:16

    If it steams, check to see if its still got the underbonnet sound reducing/insulation fitted!
21. tyler1400 Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Blackburn Posts: 595 Citroen Saxo VTS

    #21 18th December 2012, 13:25

    No there isn't anything under the bonnet
22. danny-vts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2010 Chesterfield/Nottingham Posts: 7147 dead vts. twisted 106 gti. '03' vtrrrr

    #22 18th December 2012, 15:27

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Cam Mine hits half way sometimes not much as i have double fans running constant but never had steam from under the bonnet had that when a coolent pipe split

    nothing split on mine
    only steams when it's really really cold though, im not worrying about it, i know it's fine
23. tyler1400 Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Blackburn Posts: 595 Citroen Saxo VTS

    #23 18th December 2012, 15:50

    I had a proper look today and all seems well so thanks anyways lads